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Cuts to allowance for specialised bras for post mastectomy patients

A Donegal woman who had breast cancer says she was shocked at the government’s decision to see the cutting of an allowance for specialised bras for women recovering from a mastectomy. The bras cost around €60 and previously women were entitled to two per year. Lynn McDevitt spoke to Greg Hughes on this morning’s Nine

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Concerns over future of physio and occupational therapy services at St Joseph’s Community Hospital

There’s serious concern over the provision of physiotherapy and occupational therapy at St Joseph’s Community Hospital, Stranorlar. It’s emerged that physio and OT services at the hospital are being suspended to facilitate fire regulation and other primary care services upgrade works. Patients instead will have to travel to other facilities in the county. Councillor Patrick

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Woman charged with death of pregnant woman in collision near Donegal/Fermanagh border

A woman’s been charged with causing the death of a pregnant woman who was hit by a car in near the Donegal/Fermanagh border. 28 year old Valeria Amorim died at the scene of the collision on the Boa Island Road on Monday night. Two other pedestrians were treated by paramedics. The suspect’s due in court

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Fianna Fail to defend Letterkenny-Milford seats, while Sinn Féin introduces new candidates

More electoral candidate selections have been made for the Letterkenny-Milford Municipal district. Fianna Fáil’s four sitting councillors will defend their seats meaning Cllr Liam Blaney, Cllr Ciarán Brogan, Cllr Donál Coyle and Cllr Donál Mandy Kelly will all run again. Meanwhile Sinn Féin has put forward Cllr. Gerry McMonagle, who will also be defending his

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Ørsted awards €44,000 in funding to Donegal communities in 2023

Over €44,000 was invested in Donegal by Ørsted last year. The global renewable energy company provided funding to community groups and initiatives including North West Community Development, Scoil Naomh Padraig and Buncrana GAA. Ørsted has three active wind farms in Donegal. Spraoi agus Sport in Carndonagh were awarded €60,000 across three years. CEO Helen Nolan

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Pringle questions governmnent commitment as Defective Blocks Sub-Committee meeting is postponed

It’s emerged a meeting of the Defective Concrete Block Sub-Committee which was to have taken place today has been postponed, with Deputy Thomas Pringle telling the Dail that the mortageability of remediated homes remains a major issue, and many people are having difficulty making up the outstanding balance in what described as a 100% redress

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Contractor appointed to construct Acorn Farm project in Derry’s St Columb’s Park

Work on what’s been described as one of Derry and Strabane’s most innovative developments moved another step forwards this week the appointment of a contractor to construct the Acorn Farm Project at St Columb’s Park. The contractor will deliver the urban farm element of the wider £6.2 million Acorn Farm capital build project which Derry

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DCC hosting public meetings to promote grants for vacant property refurbishments

Donegal County Council is holding a series of events next week to provide information on the supports available to refurbish vacant and derelict properties, with 12 events taking place across Donegal, starting this coming Monday, and continuing for three weeks. Under the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant Scheme, grants of up to €84,000 are available to

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Invest NI will develop a number of local are plan in the NW – Murphy

  The North’s Economy Minister says Invest NI wants to change the way it does business, and that will involve a lot more consultation at local level. Questioned in the Assembly this week about the development agencies plans for the North West, Minister Conor murphy said what he envisages is a series of plans which

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Taoiseach hopes work will start on the A5 this year

The Irish Government has committed €600 million to the construction of the A5. The road runs through counties Derry and Tyrone and links Donegal to Dublin. Announcing the funding at a special press event this morning, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar says the government will also improve feeder roads onto the A5 in Donegal and Monaghan. He said the

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TUI hold lunchtime protests outside ATU campuses

  Third level members of the Teachers’ Union of Ireland held protests outside technological university campuses across the country today, including the campuses across the region covered by the ATU. The protest was held to highlight what the TUI believes is the non-adherence by the Department of Education to a collective agreement on the establishment

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Ours to Protect – NorTrack & Inishowen Rivers Trust 20/02/24

Highland Radio are delighted to partner with Coimisiún na Meán in launching a new series dealing with various topics on sustainability. Donna-Marie Doherty of Highland Radio will have a weekly feature on Tuesdays at 12:30 covering a real mix of different topics and interviews with businesses and experts who have a common interest on expertise

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Investigations continue into single vehicle crash in Lifford

Investigations are continuing in to a single vehicle collision which happened in Edenmore, Lifford on Thursday evening last. At around 9.20pm one man was injured in the crash and taken to hospital for his injuries, which are non life threatening. He was travelling between Porthall and Lifford when the collision occurred. Gardaí appeal to anybody

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Long awaited footpath repairs in Strabane to get underway next month

A West Tyrone Councillor is welcoming news that long-awaited repair works to footpaths in Strabane are to get under way by the end of March. The pavement on Main Street has been raising concerns with locals because it becomes slippery. Cllr. Paul Boggs was told the work couldn’t get underway in the Winter months due

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Residents move into new Ballyshannon Community Hospital today

The new Ballyshannon Community Hospital will open today with 26 residents set to move in. It’s the first phase of opening. The €36.7 million facility, located at the site of the old Sheil Hospital, has 52 long stay beds, 20 short stay beds for convalescence, rehabilitation, respite and palliative care, 8 Dementia specific assessment beds

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Moville Community College extension to be complete by Q2 2025

The extension for Moville Community College should be complete by quarter 2 of 2025, according to the Minister for Agriculture. Minister Charlie McConalogue visited the site recently, which is set to hold 20 new classrooms, sports facilities, car parking, grassed play space as well as additional needs hard and soft play areas. He says its

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TUI to protest outside ATU today claiming government isn’t honouring Parity of Esteem commitments

Third level members of the Teachers’ Union of Ireland will protest outside the ATU ‘s Donegal campuses this lunchtime in protest at what they is non-adherence by the Department of Education to a collective agreement on the establishment of the Technological University sector. The say the service to students will not be affected. The TUI

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Potential for a restored Derry Dublin air service to be raised at North South Ministerial Council

  The Stormont Economy Minister says he will explore the possibility of restoring an air service between Derry and Dublin through the North South Ministerial Council. Conor Murphy was questioned in the Assembly by Foyle MLA Ciara Ferguson, who asked that the recent continuation of a Public Service Obligation for the Derry Heathrow route council

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Loughs Agency confirms Foyle Native Oyster Fishery will remain closed for another month

The Loughs Agency has announced the Native Oyster Fishery in the Foyle area will remains closed until 6pm on March 31st, Easter Sunday. Officials say the decision to keep the closure in place comes following an analysis of the latest stock assessment data, which they say highlighted the need to prioritise conservation. On October 24th

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Durkan calls for immediate safety improvements to Caw Roundabout

The North’s Infrastructure Minister is being urged to commit to the immediate progression of improvement works at the Caw Roundabout in Derry. The issue was raised by Foyle MLA Mark Durkan, who told Minster John O’Dowd that there have been many collisions on the roundabout, and its not acceptable that signalisation is being held up

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New DCC Redress Scheme portal will be operational within a week – McDermott

The chair of Donegal County Council’s Defective Block Redress Committee says the new online portal to help people with their applications under the new scheme will be open and functional within a week. Speaking on today’s Nine til Noon Show. Cllr Martin McDermott acknowledges the portal has been delayed, but says a lot had to

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HCCI says HSE service plan will leave 7,500 people without home care

The HSE’s National Service Plan 2024 will leave 7,500 without home care. That’s according to the Home and Community Care Ireland. They say by the Health Service’s own figures, the need for home support will double by 2030, while the capacity is set to reduce. Jamie Farrelly, Policy & Communications Manager with HCCI says Donegal’s

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100% Redress Party calls urgent meeting with Housing Agency

The 100% Redress Party says the Housing Agency is ignoring suggestions made by engineers in relation to the Enhanced Defective Concrete Block Redress scheme. The PRO of the party says it’s ridiculous that affected homeowners are paying for a professional service that is ultimately disregarded. He is calling for a meeting between the Housing Agency,

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Donegal Garda Division appointed Gorretti Sheridan as new Chief Superintendent

Donegal has officially been appointed a new Chief Superintendent. Gorretti Sheridan takes up the role today. The Chief Superintendent took charge of the Buncrana district in 2020 and has also served in Castlereagh County Roscommon, and Sligo. Previous to this, she spent six years as an Inspector in Letterkenny.

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Local councillor hoping for progress for Carndonagh following suspension of industrial action

An Inishowen councillor says he hopes progress on the provision of day care services in Carndonagh and the retention of the supervised residential unit support at Radharc na Sleibhte can be made now that industrial action by Forsa has ceased. Cllr Albert Doherty says questions he submitted in early November will get responses in the

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IFA to protest outside meeting of Donegal County Council this week

The regional chair of the Irish Farmers Association says that for quality, local food Irish farmers need better support. The body will be staging a protest outside Donegal County Council’s Special Plenary meeting in Lifford this Wednesday as part of a national action. Speaking to Greg Hughes on this morning’s Nine till Noon Show, Frank

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RTÉ Director General and Chairperson to meet Media Minister this morning

RTE is going to come under increasing pressure to reveal full details of exit packages paid to former executives. Director General Kevin Bakhurst and Chair of the Board Siún Ní Raghallaigh have been called to an early morning meeting with Media Minster Catherine Martin. There were more partial revelations over the weekend about exit packages

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